University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Decentralized development planning and management in Kenya: an assessment.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter presents an overview of Kenya's efforts in the field of decentralized development since independence, and gives a more detailed analysis of the latest decentralization programme which has been introduced, and ... -
A strategic framework for using Japanese official for using Japanese official development assistance development assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Foreign aid in Africa is at a crisis stage. The economic literature is divided on usefulness of aid in Africa, and some research in this area has argued for its curtailment, falling short of recommending cancellation. ... -
The rural development situation of Kabras and Mwingi areas.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The Participatory Action Research (PAR) project was undertaken at the University of Nairobi, Kenya during 1989. Diagnostic studies of research areas were a requirement of the PAR project. Their main aim was to provide ... -
Village communities in Kenya with emphasis on Kabras area.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The chapter gives a brief account of Kenyan rural communities, followed by a detailed discussion of Kabras villages. It is suggested that an understanding of rural communities should provide an effective basis for planning ... -
Devitalisation of 'Bellerose' cut rose (Rosa hybrid L.) flowers: effects of Glyphogan® and Roundup® on propagation ability and vaselife.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to establish the effectiveness of devitalisation treatment phyto-sanitary measure on propagation ability of cut rose flowers (Rosa hybrid L.) 'Bellerose' at different dipping levels and ... -
Prof. Mutiga attends 3rd MOU universities conference, shanghai
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Potential Impact of devolution on motivation and job satisfaction of healthcare workers in Kenya: Lessons from early implementation in Kenya and experiences of other Sub-Saharan African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Kenya’s healthcare devolution was introduced to enhance the quality of care, user satisfaction, equity, and efficiency in service delivery. However, it has since been facing plethora of challenges mostly because ... -
Administrative Assistant Appointed
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The Use of Corporal Punishment as a Corrective Tool in the Learning Process and the Effects of Banning It From Use
(University of Nairobi, 2001-08) -
European union and Africa Caribbean pacific (ACP) visitors
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06-20) -
Dr. Justine Ndongo-Keller appointed
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Bridging science and policy to enhance water security in Africa and the Americas Workshop
(2014)Over 300 million Africans don't have access to safe drinking water. About 14 African coun1ries are under the distress of acute water shortage. WHO estimates on domestic water use show that 35 of the 55 countries around ... -
ICCA Hosts Sir David King UK Special Representative for Climate Change
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Socio-economic factors influencing the spread of drinking water diseases in rural Africa: case study of Bondo sub-county, Kenya.
(2014)Socio-economic and medical information on Bondo sub-county community was studied to help establish the relationship between the water quality challenges, community health and water rights conditions. Health challenges have ... -
Photo Catalytic Inactivation of Escherichia coli Using Titanium(IV) Oxide-Tungsten (VI) Oxide Nanoparticies Composite. International Journal of Photocatalysis. P
(2014)Abstract This work focused on synthesis of Titanium (IV) Oxide and Tungsten (VI) Oxide compos'ite and testing the composite as a photocatalyst in deactivation of Escherichi coli in water. Modified wet chemistry method ... -
Evaluation of Sweetpotato Varieties for the Potential of Dual-Purpose in Different Agroecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Smallholder dairy farming is important in Kenya, however reducing farms into subdivisions over the past four decades has resulted in small farms. Meeting the nutritional requirements of high yielding dairy cows is now a ... -
A Case for Majimboism and Constitutional Reform
(University of Nairobi, 1995-07) -
Options for efficient utilisation of high fibre feed resources in low input ruminant production systems in a changing climate: A review
(University of Nairobi, 2013)One of the major effects of climate change is disruption in normal weather patterns, especially an increase in long-term annual temperature, and more frequent and intense droughts and floods. These changes have impact on ... -
The impact of proposed legislation on the regulation of the oil and petroleum industry in Kenya
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An Analysis of Affirmative Action: Implementing the Two- Thirds Gender Rule in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07)
